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. The regular season took place between May 6 and August 27, 2017.Vaahteraliiga - Schedule 2017
The Finnish champion was determined in the playoffs, and at the championship game ''Vaahteramalja XXXVIII'' the

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won their sixth consecutive championship, this time against the

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Standings

Vaahteraliiga - Standings 2017

Playoffs

References

{{Vaahteraliiga American football in Finland

Vaahteraliiga The Vaahteraliiga (Maple League) founded in 1980 is the highest level of American football in Finland played under American Football Association of Finland. The winner of the Vaahteraliiga is the Finnish champion. The Vaahteraliiga season is play ...